REVIEWS

フィリピンのxradiancex。Destiny,constitution,fordecisionなどの近年の東南アジアのハードコア影響下に、state craftやUndyingのデモと1stの複合+αなアートワークからも伺えるメタルコアの複合的なサウンド。そこに等身大のrawなvo.ワークが乗る叙情性とアグレッシブの塩梅が絶妙。周辺国だけで盛り上がっているスタイルを受けた新しいバンドが出てくる流れがいよいよ本格化している。

xradiancex from the Philippines. Influenced by the recent wave of Southeast Asian hardcore bands such as Destiny, Constitution, and Fordecision, they deliver a hybrid metalcore sound that draws from multiple influences. Even the artwork, which looks like a mash-up of State Craft and Undying’s demo and debut album aesthetics with a little something extra, gives you an idea of what to expect. Their raw, unpretentious vocals bring a human touch to the music, striking an excellent balance between emotional depth and aggression. We’re finally seeing a full-fledged wave of new bands emerging from a style that, until recently, had largely been thriving in neighboring Southeast Asian countries.